Taken to the Hills by S J Richards: A Virtual Tour Review with LoveBooksTours @lovebookstours @kellyalacey @SRichardsauthor #Ad #LBTCrew #FreeReview #GiftedBook

Taken to the Hills by S J Richards

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Abductions and murder are not what ex-DCI Luke Sackville expected when he left the police after tragedy struck his family.

Luke’s return to the workplace was meant to be a soft landing but when a woman vanishes after being accused of taking bribes, he is assigned a disparate team and tasked with tracking her down.

Their search becomes more urgent when her disappearance is linked to the death of a second woman. When a third goes missing the hunt becomes a race against time. Luke’s return to work presents him with the most challenging case of his career as the murder victims mount.

Murder and intrigue are peppered with humour in this fast-paced crime thriller set in and around the beautiful city of Bath in the southwest of England.

Taken to the Hills is the first in the Luke Sackville crime series. If you like a team you can root for then you’ll love this page-turner. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, LJ Ross, JM Dalgleish and David J Gatward.

MY REVIEW

When the blurb said this book would be suitable for readers who enjoy JD Kirk books I knew this would be a one I had to read and see if it lived up to that claim. It definitely did.

The story mixes crime, great characters, developing relationships between the characters, and a good helping of humour that made this an enjoyable read. The author is firmly placed on my list to read their future books.

The story follows ex-DCI Luke Sackville who, after leaving the police following a family tragedy, chooses not to return to the police, but instead takes up a position within a company, originally planned to head their security division, is placed to lead a team investigating ethical issues.

This job soon leads him to be involved in a kidnapping and murder case where his old skills come in handy as does the support from an old colleague.

Luke is also given a team to work with and although none of them have police experience, their individual skills soon lend well to the investigation.

A very different spin on a police procedural but one that works very well and is a breath of fresh air because of this approach that I have not seen before.

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OUT NOW – The Seam of Eternity (The Veins of Eternity 1) by Rocco Levitas @rlevitasauthor @lovebookstours @kellyalacey #Outnow #ReleaseDay #Epicfantasy #Afflink #LBTCrew

The Seam of Eternity (The Veins of Eternity 1) by Rocco Levitas

18th of October

Genre: Epic Fantasy | YA Fantasy

OUT NOW – 18th October 2023

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Shadow cripples all realms, magical and physical. A single chosen one isn’t enough.

Callan failed to save his sister from the plagued swamps blighting the land. When darkness threatens his home, he ventures on a daring quest to find the one mage who can help. But it is he who must grow in courage and power.

Across the vast ocean, Vasha excels at sealing breaches. Though other realm-shifting monks call her a prodigy, she panics over her progress. Then a devastating omen alters her destiny.

Hidden evil looms as Callan and Vasha discover lost magic, make unlikely friends, and fulfill a prophecy from ages long forgotten . . .

Not all will survive.

Eye of the World meets Way of Kings in The Seam of Eternity, an imaginative blend of sword and sorcery fantasy adventure with the hero’s journey. If you like The Wheel of Time, The Stormlight Archives, or The Lord of the Rings, you’ll love the fantastical world of The Seam of Eternity.

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COVER REVEAL – The Secrets of Morgarten by L.S.Mangos @louisemangos @lovebookstours @kellyalacey #LBTCrew #BookTwitter #HistoricalFiction #MedievalFiction #MedievalMystery #SwissHistory #HistoricalFictionBooks #WilliamTell #HabsburgEmpire #KnightsTemplar #Einsiedeln #Switzerland #Morgarten #Afflink

The Secrets of Morgarten by L.S.Mangos

Genre: Historical Fiction | Medieval Mystery

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Publishing 6th of December

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A young nation in peril. A web of deceit. A triangle of forbidden love.

The year is 1315. The fledgling nation of Switzerland – the Confederation Helvetica – is under threat from the Habsburgs. In France, the Knights Templar have been disbanded and declared heretics by the king. Magda, a weaver living near the Alpine village of Morgarten, befriends Walter, a messenger and tracker who is the son of the legendary Wilhelm Tell. Walter and Magda’s budding romance is threatened by the arrival of Sébastien, a fugitive from France. What secrets is this foreigner hiding? Can Walter solve the mystery of a murder and a stolen religious artefact before a mighty battle with the Habsburgs ensues? And who will be the victors in their turbulent triangle of love?

Finalist in the 2023 Page Turner Awards.

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AUTHOR BIO

Louise Mangos writes award-winning suspense novels and short fiction which have won prizes, placed on shortlists and been narrated on BBC radio. She holds a Masters in Crime Writing from the University of East Anglia in the UK. Louise’s books are set mostly in Switzerland where she lives with her Kiwi husband and two sons at the foot of the Alps, enjoying an active life in the mountains. Their home is only a few miles from the site of the Battle of Morgarten in the Aegeri Valley which inspired her to write “The Secrets of Morgarten,” her first historical novel.

AUTHORS WEBSITE

https://louisemangos.com/

VIRTUAL TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT – Legacy of the Jaded Heart by DB Carter. 15th November – 23rd November. @ravenrosespub @DBCarterauthor @lovebookstours @kellyalacey #Ad #LBTCrew #BookTwitter #JadedHeart

Legacy of the Jaded Heart by DB Carter

17th of October

Genre: Fantasy

Publisher: Ravens and Roses Publishing

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On their 18th birthday, twins Ellie and Tom each receive a surprise—a legacy from the paternal grandmother they never knew existed. When the twins find themselves stalked by a mysterious figure, they feel the need for a change in scenery.

A trip to the countryside to meet the father they believe abandoned them seems to be the perfect solution to the stalker problem. The twins soon realise there’s more to their father than meets the eye.

They discover he is a member of an ancient sect dedicated to tracking down ‘The Jaded Hart’—a demonic stag of legend. Meanwhile, The Jaded Hart is intent on finding the twins for its own reasons.

For Ellie and Tom, a simple trip to meet their father soon turns into a deadly hunt. The only problem? They have no idea who is the hunter and who is the prey!

AUTHOR BIO

D B Carter lives with his wife on the edge of a small town nestled amongst the rolling hills of rural Devon, England.

The son of two nomadic artists, he grew up in a world of creativity, studying painting techniques under his parents’ tutelage. In his 20s, he went to university and followed a career in science and later commerce, running his own business for twenty years.

A lifelong bibliophile, he is firmly of the opinion that there is no such thing as too many books, only insufficient shelf space. It was his love of classical literature, of Dickens, Brontë and Conan Doyle, which inspired him to become a writer.

His philosophy is, “If we look for the good, we will find it.

AUTHOR WEBSITE

https://db-carter.com/db-carter-mailing-list/

Magic In Errors by Sneha Babu: A Virtual Tour Review with Love Books Tours @lovebookstours @kellyalacey #Ad #LBTCrew #Booktwitter

Magic In Errors by Sneha Babu

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His world. Her world. My world. Your world. It’s all the same, yet entirely different. It’s nothing but another one of God’s oxymorons laughing at us. Some people spend their entire life waiting for an epiphany. While some live. 

Sneha Babu’s debut novel Magic in Errors unravels a story showing how the Universe works in beautiful and heart-breaking ways—beginning with a neon-colored hair tie. Over the course of a few days, this seemingly insignificant accessory passes through the hands of six people; strangers, lovers, friends, and enemies. Every encounter sets off a chain reaction of events, forever altering their lives in ways they never could have imagined.

Amidst their unique struggles, a slum boy, musician, policeman, celebrity, movie agent, and businesswoman grapple with the struggle to truly live rather than merely survive. Their lives intertwine in intricate ways, as they confront devastating choices, experience powerful emotions, and endure lasting tragedies, even long after one of them murders another.

What lessons can the world teach us? Does it always pay to be kind? How could someone be connected to a person they have never met? How can a hair tie change the course of someone’s life? Find out in Magic in Errors.

MY REVIEW

“With every breath you inhale, somebody, somewhere takes their first, and with every exhale, somebody, somewhere takes their last”

I never expected a book of a little over 100 pages to have as much as an impact as this one did.

All the characters lives become entwined in one form or another and the way it is done is nothing short of fantastic. This is a hard hitting story that has twists and turns, with hard hitting moments, but mainly this book leaves you with many deep emotional thoughts.

A very strong highly recommended for me and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Errors-Sneha-Babu/dp/9310004746/ref=sr_1_1

COVER REVEAL – Storms, Starlight & Magic by Helena M Craggs @h_craggs @lovebookstours @kellyalacey

Storms, Starlight & Magic by Helena M Craggs

16th of October

Genre: Young Adult / Paranormal / Urban Fantasy

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He’s a secret weapon against evil. But can he defeat the monster lurking within?

Quinn Carter is in a good place. Along with his half-angel girlfriend, the loyal half-demon teen thrives as he works with supernatural friends to fight ongoing threats. So when the Greek gods seek help, he faces off against a demigod craving world domination.

Attacked by a demon king, Quinn survives when aid appears from a dubious ally. But when a blood-sucking enemy makes a devastating move, the teenager finds himself plunged into a clash between light and dark.

Can Quinn rise above the darkness inside and overcome a living nightmare?The Younglings is the thrilling final book in The Younglings YA paranormal fantasy series. If you like resilient heroes, non-stop action, and sizzling paranormal romance, then you’ll love Helena M Craggs’s high-stakes roller coaster.

COVER REVEAL – Rabbit Heart: Book 1 of the Terrafolk Trilogy by Francesca Crispo @francesca.crispo.author @lovebookstours @kellyalacey

Rabbit Heart: Book 1 of the Terrafolk Trilogy by Francesca Crispo

16th of October

Genre: Fantasy / Romance

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Publishing 1st of November

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Quirky and adventurous Mycel had ventured away from her home in the mystical forest realm of Yannaya to immerse herself in the eccentricities of human society. While creating a new life in the city of Seattle – complete with a job and human roommate – she meets Earwyn, a charming but mysterious ocean conservationist. As their relationship heats up and their bond deepens, Mycel finds her magick fading fast. Her unassuming, quiet lifestyle takes a dangerous turn and she is forced to face truths she thought she had left behind. To save herself and those she loves, she must search for answers between the human world, her homeland and her own past.

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VIRTUAL TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT – Humplepumple and The Sorcerer’s Feast by Rolf Blickling. 1st November – 20th November. @lovebookstours @kellyalacey #Ad #LBTCrew #BookTwitter

Humplepumple and The Sorcerer’s Feast by Rolf Blickling

16th of October

Genre: Children 10-12

Publisher: Turtle Publishing

My Tour Day: 1st November 2023

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In the enchanting land of the Felicitens, Humplepumple wakes up to a baffling realisation—he is far from home, caught in a realm of blissful wonder. But beneath the idyllic facade, a dark cloud looms. The Terribly Stinking Terrifying Sorcerer threatens to cast his shadow over the Felicitens’ joyous realm.

Determined to outwit this sorcerer of deceit, Humplepumple and his four newfound companions embark on a daring plan—a plan that involves luring the sorcerer to a sumptuous feast unlike any other. With delectable dishes and an abundance of surprises, their cunning strategy takes shape.

Humplepumple and the Sorcerer’s Feast is a delightful tale of friendship, bravery, and the enchantment of extraordinary plans. Join Humplepumple and his remarkable companions as they embark on an adventure, where wit and the power of unity are the keys to triumph. Full of twists and surprises, this whimsical journey will leave readers spellbound and hungry for more.

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This book was written with 14-year-olds in mind, but it will be equally enjoyed by adults, as the story can be interpreted on many different levels and offers warmth and humour that transcends any age group.

Like many children’s books, Humplepumple deals with the eternal struggle between good and evil, friendship and egotism, and love and hate. But unlike most other stories, the events in Humplepumple unfold for the most part in an intriguingly realistic earthly environment seen through the refreshingly naïve eyes of the Felicitens to see an honest look at our society and its decision-makers.

While this aspect of the book might elude the grasp of its younger readers, its overall educational effects certainly won’t. In this sense, Humplepumple truly combines the adage of ‘teach and delight’. Although somewhat moralizing at times, Humplepumple is genuinely innovative in its overall concept, makes a delightful read and should easily find its own niche in a book market craving new heroes.

AUTHOR BIO

When my children were young, I told them bedtime stories about Humplepumple, Mirca, the Terribly Stinking Terrifying Sorcerer and Farthog.

Some years later, when Harry Potter was published, my daughter told me that the stories I had told them reminded her of Harry Potter stories and that I should write a book. I have never read any Harry Potter books, but I think Humplepumple is more like Gulliver’s Travels.

In 2000, I travelled to Switzerland from Australia and wrote the book. Dr Beat Lehman edited and translated the book from German to English.

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VIRTUAL TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT – Shot in the Dark (Detectives Martin & Stern book 1) by Anna Britton. 26th October – 3rd November. @BrittonBookGeek @CaneloCrime @lovebookstours @kellyalacey #Ad #LBTCrew #BookTwitter

Shot in the Dark (Detectives Martin & Stern book 1) by Anna Britton

15th of October

Genre: Crime

Publisher: Canelo Crime

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Run.

Moonlight slants through the trees on the ancestral Dunlow estate, where a young woman runs for her life. Gunshots break the silence.

The next morning, the body of seventeen-year-old student Melanie Pirt is found.

DS Gabe Martin is more than ready to take the lead on her first murder case. Determined to prove herself to the cold and mysterious DI Juliet Stern, Gabe can’t afford any distractions – especially not ones that wake her in the night, reminding her of a past she’d rather forget.

Because while Gabe and Juliet have few leads, there are plenty of suspects. And every one of them is lying…

The first in a new detective series featuring an unforgettable female detective partnership, Shot in the Dark is perfect for fans of Cara Hunter and Gytha Lodge.

AUTHOR BIO

Anna lives on the Isle of Wight with her husband and their chronically clumsy Labrador. An avid reader, she began writing around ten years ago and hasn’t stopped since. Anna works as a freelance editor and loves helping out other authors. When not filling her head with stories, Anna enjoys baking (and eating) cakes and exploring rivers in her kayak.

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shot-Dark-unforgettable-detective-Detectives-ebook/dp/B0C4SWBBMS

VIRTUAL TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT – The Younglings: Fire & Magic by Helena M Craggs. 16th October – 24th October. @h_craggs @lovebookstours @kellyalacey #Ad #LBTCrew #BookTwitter #freeview

THE YOUNGLINGS: FIRE & MAGIC BY HELENA M CRAGGS

14th of October

Genre: Young Adult / Fantasy

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They’ve vowed to protect innocents from darkness. Will he and his friends fall victim to the fight between good and evil?

Quinn Carter would love a moment of peace. But when a movie date is cut short by the sobbing spirit of a murdered student, the half-demon and his team of supernaturals bring down the serial killer responsible. And things only get worse when the seventeen-year-old hero learns his dream girl’s special blood is the target of a twisted vampire…

Springing into action after one of his group is kidnapped by a witch hunter, Quinn and his found family confront combat bloodsuckers while a spy infiltrates their ranks. But his real battle turns out to be accepting that he’s worthy of his angel’s heart.

With witches, vampires, and romantic disasters imploding their world, will he live to see eighteen?

Fire & Magic is the brimstone-infused second book in The Younglings YA paranormal fantasy series. If you like loyal heroes, quick humor, and surprising twists, then you’ll adore Helena M Craggs’s hot super squad.

AUTHOR BIO

Helena lives with her husband, three cats, chickens and two dogs in the beautiful hills of Yorkshire, England. She loves everything magic and is addicted to fantasy. She writes Young Adult urban/paranormal fantasy, full of magic, supernaturals, intrigue, and addictive page-turning suspense.

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